A Christmas Prayer

[Donald James 85]

Come Lord,

as the infant you were in Bethlehem,

as the teacher you were in Galilee.

Speak to the veils before my heart,

to the dirt on my soul.

 ~

Come Lord,

as the friend at table,

in Bethany or the Upper Room.

Speak to my hatred and fears

that I might understand Your love.

~

Come Lord,

risen after long days of darkness.

Step out from the tomb of my sin.

Speak to me

with the voice of my shepherd.

~

Come Lord,

into a world that sleeps,

a world unprepared,

a world unbelieving.

 ~

Come Lord,

to the meek,

to the impoverished,

to the lonely.

 ~

Come Lord,

into a feeding troth,

with filthy rags and straw.

Come into my heart,

at times as cold and desolate as the manger

and claim me as Yours.

 

 

 

copyright 2017 - Donald P James Jr

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[Guest Kari Greenaway]

So much depth in this Donald, absolutely lovely!

[Donald James 85]

Thank you so much... and God Bless

[Lighthousebob 9]

I also share the same sentiment that this is a "Lovely" poem.  I especially like the repetitive "Come Lord" which makes your poem very prayer like and very personal to its reader.

[Christine Mitchell 40]

Beautifully written prayer Donald - very humble and heartfelt.

 

[Nikki❤️ 172]

I enjoyed reading this poem.  Very powerful and full of wonderful deep emotions. Thank you so much for sharing

[Guest Anon Reel]

A pleasure, sir. One never tires of the saintly, heart-felt praises bound for our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ.